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OnlinePoker

(5,722 posts)
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 11:53 AM Apr 2015

At least one GOP congressman knows how democracy should work.

When Boehner Tries to Sneak Bills by Congress, this Rep. Uses a '500-Yard Dash' to Stop Him

Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has put an end to a number of bills that Boehner planned on sneaking past Congress – and his ingenious method involves a 500-yard dash.

Much to the chagrin of the American public, members of Congress rarely vote on the hundreds of bills that are passed per year.

Most Congressional bills are passed in a nearly empty chamber, and Massie explained to the Young Americans for Liberty at the University of Cincinnati, members of Congress like to use voice votes to pass unpopular bills.

http://www.mrctv.org/blog/when-boehner-tries-sneak-bills-congress-rep-uses-500.-yard-dash-stop-him
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I looked up some of his records and they seem more Libertarian than Republican. For instance, he sponsored bills to allow industrial hemp production and to eliminate income taxes on Social Security payments...two moves I would support.

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At least one GOP congressman knows how democracy should work. (Original Post) OnlinePoker Apr 2015 OP
This should get more attention. bearssoapbox Apr 2015 #1

bearssoapbox

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1. This should get more attention.
Sat Apr 25, 2015, 05:04 PM
Apr 2015

Not only here, but everywhere.

If they're going to vote on a bill they need to be there, reTHUGliCONS and Democrats.

They should be sober too.

(Looking at Boner)

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